lear corporation was founded in 1917. it is a fortune 500 company with world-class products designed, engineered and manufactured by a diverse team of talented employees. as a leading supplier of automotive seating and electrical power management systems, lear serves its customers with global capabilities while maintaining individual commitment. with headquarters in southfield, michigan, lear maintains 200 locations in 35 countries around the globe and employs approximately  employees. lear is traded under the symbol [lea] on the new york stock exchange.2010 sales of $12 billion, lear ranks #242 among the fortune 500.